The Brando in French Polynesia’s beautiful private island of Tetiaroa

The Brando is a unique luxury resort on French Polynesia’s breathtakingly beautiful private island of Tetiaroa – an atoll composed of a
dozen small islands surrounding a sparkling lagoon 30 miles north of Tahiti. Tetiaroa
has always been a place of stunning beauty, tranquility, and rejuvenation—first
for Tahitian royalty, who chose this island above all others for their summer
retreat, and later for Marlon Brando who chose it for his personal sanctuary.

The Brando offers carefree luxury in the midst of pristine
nature. With access to the island by private plane, the resort features
white-sand beaches, swaying coconut palms, exotic birds, and abundant marine
life. The Brando was designed to reflect
Polynesian lifestyles and culture. Each of the resort’s 35 luxurious
villas, which are available in one-, two-, or three-bedroom arrangements, is on
a white sand beach and has its own plunge pool and private beach area, and includes
a sitting room and media room.

1 Bedroom outdoor dining area

Rear View of 2 Bedroom

Interior of 3 Bedroom Villa

The all-inclusive resort offers a tree-level Lagoon View Bar and
the pool-side Bob’s Bar which are both perfect for afternoon conservation or
breathtaking sunsets. The beachfront restaurant features exceptional lagoon and
ocean views and indoor or outdoor dining. Dishes include a varied menu of
Polynesian-inspired dishes alongside French cuisine. For a more intimate
experience in the evenings, guests can enjoy the fine dining restaurant which
is led by Guy Martin, Chef Propriétaire of the Michelin three star rated Le Grand
Véfour Restaurant, one of the most respected dining establishments in Paris.
This restaurant features exquisite French cuisine and an extensive, world-class
wine cellar.

Dining on the beach

The Brando also offers the Varua Polynesian Spa, a natural haven
of serenity overlooking a lily pond, featuring the finest holistic treatments
inspired by ancient Polynesian traditions coupled with modern techniques. The
spa features steam baths, a tea and relaxation lounge, a yoga shelter and a spa
suite for couples. Other resort amenities include a lush garden where fruits
and vegetables for the restaurants are grown, a large lagoon-side pool, a tennis
court, library, and boutique.

Interior of spa room

Couples Spa

At The Brando, an abundance of activities are available from
bicycling, swimming, bird watching, sailing or paddle boarding to a neighboring
island, and snorkeling or diving with tropical fish. There is also a Library
and Explorer Center where guests can read about French Polynesia and attend
lectures and demonstrations about Polynesian culture, history and
lifestyle.

In addition to being a luxury resort, The Brando is a pioneering
model of sustainable technology with sea water air-conditioning and energy from
the sun and coconut oil. Protection of the abundant tropical fish and
other marine life is core to the resort’s mission, and there is an Eco-station
for scientific research that guests can visit.

With deep respect for its cultural legacy and the use of
historical practices and new technologies to provide extraordinary luxury in an
environmentally friendly manner, The Brando brings the past and future together
into a place beyond time, invigorating the spirit and enriching and changing
all who visit.

One of our luxury specialists Lorraine recently returned from this resort, which she calls "heaven on earth!" A trip to Tahiti is often a once in a lifetime adventure so whilst you are over there we highly recommend making the most of your time and combining your trip with a 7 night trip cruise with Paul Gauguin, the luxurious all inclusive yacht which sails around the Tahitian islands.

We can create a custom made package for your trip, please contact our Tahiti Specialist for more information. Lorraine can be reached at 604-736-7447 or click the 'contact us' button!